Handle Hash Table Collisions

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Your question is Handle Hash Table Collisions. Start with the requirements and the one table on the right.

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Problem

Can you explain the concept of a hash table collision and how to handle it?

In your answer, describe what causes a collision, why it matters for lookup performance, and the common ways to resolve it. Keep the explanation focused on the concept and the trade-offs between approaches.

Output

A clear explanation of what a collision is
A description of at least two collision-handling strategies
A brief note on the performance impact of collisions

Schema

hash_table_notes

Column	Type	Description
note_idPK	INT	Unique note identifier
concept_name	VARCHAR(100)	Name of the hashing concept
detail	TEXT	Short explanation of the concept

Tableshash_table_notes

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